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Eric Dane had an emotional message to his daughters, Billie and Georgia, in his final interview before his death.

Dane, who passed away from ALS at the age of 53 on Thursday, February 19, gave his last interview in Netflix’s Famous Last Words, which gives audiences around the world the opportunity to hear from a cultural icon after they’ve passed away.” According to Netflix, Dane’s interview was “conducted under an agreement that the episode would only be aired after his death.”

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At the end of the interview, Dane gave a direct message to Billie and Georgia, whom he shares with his wife Rebecca Gayheart,

“These words are for you. I tried. I stumbled sometimes, but I tried. Overall we had a blast, didn’t we? I remember all the times we spent at the beach, the two of you, me and mom — in Santa Monica, Hawaii, Mexico. I see you now playing in the ocean for hours, my water babies. Those days, pun intended, were heaven. I want to tell you four things I’ve learned from this disease, and I hope you don’t just listen to me. I hope you’ll hear me.”

He continued, “First, live now. Right now. In the present. It’s hard, but I learned to do that. For years, I have been wandering around mentally and lost in my head for long chunks of time, wallowing and worrying in self-pity, shame, and doubt. I’ve replayed decisions, second-guessed myself. ‘I shouldn’t have done this. I never should’ve that.’ No more. Out of pure survival, I am forced to stay in the present. But I don’t want to be anywhere else. The past contains regrets. The future remains unknown. So you have to live now. The present is all you have. Treasure it. Cherish every moment.”

Dane continued with his second piece of advice for his daughters. “Second, fall in love,” he said. “Not necessarily with a person, although I do recommend that as well. But fall in love with something. Find your passion, your joy. Find the thing that makes you want to get up in the morning, drives you through the entire day. I fell in love for the first time when I was about your age. I fell in love with acting. That love eventually got me through my darkest hours, my darkest days, my darkest year. I still love my work, I still look forward to it, I still want to get in front of a camera and play my part. My work doesn’t define me, but it excites me. Find something that excites you. Find your path, your purpose, your dream. Then go for it. Really go for it.”

Dane’s third lesson for Billie and Georgia was to “choose your friends wisely,” while his fourth was to “fight with every ounce of your being, and with dignity. When you face challenges, health or otherwise, fight. Never give up. Fight until your last breath. This disease is slowly taking my body, but it will never take my spirit.”

He concluded his message: “Billie and Georgia, you are my heart. You are my everything. Good night. I love you. Those are my last words.”

Dane announced he was diagnosed with ALS in an interview with People in April 2025, less than a year before his death. “I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he said. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.” He continued, “I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week. I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”

Less than a year later, Dane’s family announced his death in a statement. “With heavy hearts, we share that Eric Dane passed on Thursday afternoon following a courageous battle with ALS. He spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife, and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world,” the statement read. “Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research, determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always. Eric adored his fans and is forever grateful for the outpouring of love and support he’s received. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate this impossible time.”

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